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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.96, 352.50 and 97.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.96, 352.50 and 97.97 is: 146.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.96 : 352.50 = 97.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.96/352.50 = 97.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.96x = 352.50 × 97.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.96x = 34,534.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,534.43/234.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.98

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